Help please from experienced chutney makers!

[AnyDream]

Ok, so I've got a vat of chutney cooking down on the stove. I withheld some of the sugar in the recipe, but it still seemed awfully sweet, so I added a little extra vinegar...now it seems a little on the vinegar-y side. Will this settle down as it cools, or in the jar, or should I be adding something to calm it down?

[luna moth]

It will probably settle down. I was a bit worried about my mango chutney, but I added a little extra sugar, and then it settled down. It's quite sweet, but it's meant to be.

[AnyDream]

Thanks Audax, how long did you keep it in the jar before you used it?

[Junglemum]

As long as you sterilise your jars properly MD it will last for months. Probably a bit late to tell you though?!

[AnyDream]

Thanks JM, yes jars rigorously sterilised. That question was more about how long it takes for the vinegar-ness to settle?

[Junglemum]

If it's going to settle, i find it has by the time it's cooled. I don't find the flavour changes much past the cooling time...

[AnyDream]

Thanks JM, I sealed the jars while the chutney was hot, so they vacuum-sealed. We popped one open today, it was quite nice. But a little disappointing, it lost its cranberry-ness and was just very chutney-esque. . Oh well, it is full of love and happy vibes so I'm sure it will be good eating anyway.

[AnyDream]

Well...final result - I fed cranberry chutney to guests on Turkey burgers on boxing day - it was da bomb! Jars were very well received as gifts too. RESULT!

[Junglemum]

Yay md! You gonna share the recipe now??